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« Reply #45 on: January 07, 2011, 06:04:35 PM » |
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I second that, Kristen, all the recent photos are awesome indeed!
Louis, the Dragons trace back to Dragon's Breath, hybridized by Dale Dubin about the same time I got involved with hibiscus - early 90's. Dale named it for a friend (I forget the name) and gave away his only plant to that friend. When later blooms turned out to be better than Dale realized he asked for the plant back or at least a cutting and was refused. Unhappy with his one-time friend he changed the official name to Dragon's Breath. It went on to win a lot of hibiscus show awards and is truly one of the outstanding blooms in the hibiscus world. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the bush and many people found this variety hard to keep alive and flourishing. We still graft or root some each year and they are snapped up quickly when available. The Dragons are characterized by either one of or both qualities of deep dark red color sometimes bordering on black or white swirls within the red color. Black Dragon, Burnt Saffron, and Black Dream are the best of the Dragons that I have grown although there are other good ones, too.
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« Reply #46 on: January 07, 2011, 06:10:34 PM » |
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hello charlie, thanks for the info.
i also have a black knight that will bloom in a couple of weeks. somewhere in the forums, i think you said that you had not seen one for some time. i look forward to its flowers.
i don't know who the hybridizer was for this one.
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« Reply #47 on: January 07, 2011, 08:46:12 PM » |
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At some point I am going to have to bite the bullet and prune this branch on Magnifique, if I don't I think it will soon topple over,it keeps having nice blooms though so its hard.
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« Reply #48 on: January 08, 2011, 07:31:08 AM » |
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Louis, Black Knight is one I imported from Australia but it's not related to the Dragons. It's a nice red with yellow spots. I don't grow it any longer but a grower in Fl is or was offering a misidentified variety that he called Black Knight. This was discussed in the forum awhile back. You can see those posts and photos on pages 3 and 4 of this topic: http://www.hiddenvalleyhibiscus.com/forum/index.php/topic,212.30.html or do a search using "Knight". When you get blooms if you want to post a photo we can compare yours to what they grow in Australia. This same source sold Kerry a plant he called Amethyst Heart (one I'm trying to find again) last year but it wasn't. Ah well. Charlie |
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« Reply #49 on: January 08, 2011, 07:52:27 AM » |
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Louis, Black Knight is one I imported from Australia but it's not related to the Dragons. It's a nice red with yellow spots. I don't grow it any longer but a grower in Fl is or was offering a misidentified variety that he called Black Knight. This was discussed in the forum awhile back. You can see those posts and photos on pages 3 and 4 of this topic: http://www.hiddenvalleyhibiscus.com/forum/index.php/topic,212.30.html or do a search using "Knight". When you get blooms if you want to post a photo we can compare yours to what they grow in Australia. This same source sold Kerry a plant he called Amethyst Heart (one I'm trying to find again) last year but it wasn't. Ah well. Charlie hi charlie, i know of whom you speak. i got this plant from the grower in connecticut. i will post photos in a week or so when it blooms. louis i |
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« Reply #50 on: January 08, 2011, 08:10:05 AM » |
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David, that Magnifique branch is seeking its own sun, looks like. I wouldn't cut it while it is blooming but no doubt a time will come when it needs to be cut back. With luck, multiple stems will grow back and result in even more blooms!
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« Reply #51 on: January 08, 2011, 06:28:20 PM » |
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Magnifique again today, but very proud to show this one, its my one and only successful graft.
And if the top of my finger ever grows back I will try another one.
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« Reply #52 on: January 08, 2011, 06:46:21 PM » |
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Magnifique again today, but very proud to show this one, its my one and only successful graft.
And if the top of my finger ever grows back I will try another one.
hello david, great plant, the more i see of your plant area, the more i admire your tastes. as for the plant, this says it all: Main Entry: magnifique Part of Speech: adj Definition: wonderful, splendid, glorious, excellent Etymology: French louis |
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« Reply #53 on: January 09, 2011, 04:20:28 AM » |
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Nice of you to say Loise and thank you. I would certainly be lost without it.
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« Reply #54 on: January 09, 2011, 07:51:20 PM » |
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So I got some winners today! My Gabriel and Moonstruck bloomed for the first time. Saffron, Cindy's Heart, Cajun Blue, & Simple Pleasures were in bloom as well. Good winter for me so far!!  |
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« Reply #55 on: January 09, 2011, 07:54:09 PM » |
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That was Gabriel now for Moonstruck. I also have a Voodoo Magic on its way! Moonstruck and Gabriel are both very recessed on day one. I will take photos of them tomorrow to see the change. Their colors are sooooo dark!
Cindy, the last photo is for you!! This is what I woke up to yesterday.
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« Reply #56 on: January 10, 2011, 12:56:06 AM » |
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I really like that Cindy's Heart, I will now put myself on the waiting list. That Gabriel is a beauty.
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« Reply #57 on: January 10, 2011, 07:13:12 AM » |
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hi kristen,
great photos of great plants. your moonstruck does what mine does. first thing opening it is recessed with very dark colors and as the day goes by, it gets lighter. they stay an average of 3 days in bloom.
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« Reply #58 on: January 10, 2011, 07:27:13 AM » |
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Great colors, Kristen! I love the addition of the black and white snow photo at the end, what a super contrast to the tropical flowers you have indoors. I like to begin the day with a smile and your photos brought me an enduring one...
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« Reply #59 on: January 10, 2011, 08:13:41 AM » |
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Thanks everyone! They made me smile for sure.
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